The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 4, 2024

TechSmith rolled out Camtasia 2024 today, and our step-by-step book, "TechSmith Camtasia 2024: The Essentials" is not far behind. New in Camtasia 2024: A new recording engine for higher frame rate and resolution screen captures AI-powered dynamic captions. (I I saw a demonstration of this, and it's a very cool feature.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

How about TechSmith's Camtasia?   Writing an Audio Script.   If you're going to include voiceover audio (and I highly suggest that you do since audio has been shown to improve the learner experience), you should create an audio script. The answer I provide is dependent upon a couple of factors.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 11, 2013

I received an email asking the following: What specific advice can you give about the kind of microphone to purchase for making good quality audio narrations to accompany my Captivate training sessions, minimizing echo and other audio problems? Do you record your audio in a studio or in the office? Audio-Technica.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

When recording short videos with the Camtasia Recorder, it’s most efficient to record your voiceover audio at the same time. However, it may be necessary for you to add the audio to the video later while working in the Camtasia Editor. I’ve seen a couple of scenarios where adding the audio to a project later is a better way to go.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I'm excited to announce that my newest book, "TechSmith Camtasia 9: The Essentials" has gone to my beta team for testing and proofreading. Record, import, and edit audio. I expect the book to be available for purchase in a few short weeks. Create both videos and SWF/HTML5 output. Record screen actions. Add images.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 18, 2014

Audio Production: 6%. Audio will be created by someone else, so I won’t include that in my estimate either. Adobe Captivate, TechSmith Camtasia Studio, Articulate Storyline: Production Times by IconLogic. That’s not including writing a script or recording audio. Front End Analysis: 9%. Storyboarding: 11%.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Audio Video Interleave ( AVI ) is a popular Microsoft format that can contain both video and audio. TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith. As with AVI files, TRECs can contain audio and video and can be imported directly into the Camtasia Editor.

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 1, 2015

TechSmith Camtasia Studio. As such, Camtasia is an excellent tool for creating good eLearning using PowerPoint presentations, images, video, audio, and even quizzes. Why write countless lines of code for one course on several devices when you can simply write one responsive code? Jun 26 at 1pm-4pm ET.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 22, 2016

  At one point, I wanted to delete part of an audio clip on the Timeline. I'd   It wasn't until much later that I realized, much to my horror, that while I had deleted the selected audio as intended, I'd also deleted video segments, images, and other parts of my project. .  Shown below.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Scott is the brother of TechSmithie Kelly Mullins , a name that might be familiar to frequent TechSmith blog readers. Scott uses multiple programs to enhance audio and video to its clearest state, which can be complicated. Audio recorders. Scott often uses simple audio recorders or point-and-shoot cameras with great success.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I always include voiceover audio when I record my software video demonstrations with Camtasia. That audio always needs editing. Along comes TechSmith Audiate, which integrates wonderfully with TechSmith Camtasia, and I have to say, I'm impressed. Then I clicked Sync. Perhaps a new project? Maybe golf.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 24, 2018

A self-paced, hands-on workbook that teaches the core TechSmith Camtasia 2018 skills! Using TechSmith Camtasia, you can quickly create software demonstrations, software simulations, and soft skills eLearning. Your content can be hosted on a web server, Learning Management System, YouTube, Vimeo, TechSmith’s Screencast.com, and more.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 2, 2024

What is audio normalization? Audio normalization is the process of adjusting the volume of an audio recording so that it maintains a consistent and balanced level throughout. The goal is to ensure that the overall loudness of the audio remains uniform, regardless of where or how it’s played.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 19, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        It's been years in the making but TechSmith has finally updated Camtasia. One common complaint from my students as I  teach Camtasia  is that the options such as Transitions, Audio Effects, etc. and boy is this upgrade worth the wait.   Check out the new interface.

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Limestone Learning

JANUARY 26, 2021

Join Dawn Mahoney, CPTD, Founder of Learning in the White Space, and Matt Pierce, Customer Support Manager at TechSmith, as they discuss why job aids work as well as a few tips for crafting better job aids. She’ll talk about the audio recording set up and get into the details of script writing, recording, editing and the publishing process.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 1, 2021

Learn to Use TechSmith Camtasia 2021 Skills in Just One Day! " TechSmith Camtasia 2021: The Essentials " is a hands-on, step-by-step workbook that will introduce you to the essential TechSmith Camtasia skills you need to quickly get up and running with this fantastic eLearning development tool.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Audio Video Interleave ( AVI ) is a popular Microsoft format that can contain both video and audio. TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith. As with AVI files, TRECs can contain audio and video and can be imported directly into the Camtasia Editor.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 12, 2014

Once I finished any edits I would produce the audio as an MP3 file with the title of the book and the chapter as the file name. The post Reading month: Create your own audio books for kids appeared first on TechSmith Blogs. For Educators Audio Book edtech'

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 24, 2018

A self-paced, hands-on workbook that teaches the core TechSmith Camtasia 2018 skills! Using TechSmith Camtasia, you can quickly create software demonstrations, software simulations, and soft skills eLearning. Your content can be hosted on a web server, Learning Management System, YouTube, Vimeo, TechSmith’s Screencast.com, and more.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 24, 2018

A self-paced, hands-on workbook that teaches the core TechSmith Camtasia 2018 skills! Using TechSmith Camtasia, you can quickly create software demonstrations, software simulations, and soft skills eLearning. Your content can be hosted on a web server, Learning Management System, YouTube, Vimeo, TechSmith’s Screencast.com, and more.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 23, 2013

My next venture will be to use Snagit to record audio feedback on important assignments for particular students. The post Screencasting in the Classroom with TechSmith and Edmodo appeared first on TechSmith Blogs. It’s a better viewing experience—especially if students are watching on a mobile device.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 29, 2014

by Kevin Siegel       If you have already created a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint, it's very easy to re-purpose the presentation as eLearning content using either TechSmith Camtasia Studio or Adobe Presenter. TechSmith Camtasia Studio 8 and PowerPoint. Is TechSmith Camtasia Studio more your style?

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 25, 2021

Research shows that bad audio is the single most important factor in people stopping watching videos. Simply put, bad audio means no viewers. So how can you improve the quality of your audio recording to get perfect audio for your videos? Some audio is just plain bad. But audio is subjective.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 8, 2016

by Kevin Siegel      If there is unwanted noise (static perhaps or a barking dog) in the audio you're using in your eLearning projects, all of the eLearning tools allow you to quickly edit the audio file and delete the offending noise.  Then click  Audio Editor. 

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 31, 2015

by Kevin Siegel      As you add assets to your Camtasia Studio project (such as images, animations, and audio), those assets appear in the Clip Bin. TechSmith provides access to several additional assets online. In the image above, did you notice the  Get more media  link? Did I mention it was all free?

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 20, 2021

There are many ways to build video tutorials, but how could an audio-first workflow optimize your process? An audio-first workflow for visual content might sound awkward, but it’s one of our preferred methods for creating tutorial videos. In this post, we’re going to walk you through our audio-first workflow. Write a script.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

You can’t record video and audio at the same time. How to record your screen on Mac with audio. If you’re looking to walk someone through a process that doesn’t require much editing, consider looking for a tool like TechSmith Snagit. Step 2: Choose audio to record. Read on to learn how to record your screen on Mac.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 23, 2024

You've been tasked with editing a multi-hour video in TechSmith Camtasia. Specifically, you need to add annotations, remove distracting audio such as breath sounds and lip smacks, and remove unnecessary video portions.   Looking for TechSmith Camtasia training? Press the J key, and the playhead will move in reverse.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Using Techsmith Camtasia Studio, you can quickly create videos of just about anything (computer software or PowerPoint presentations) and post your completed lessons on the web, YouTube, Vimeo, or Screencast.com. Your lessons can include videos of actions taken on your computer, animations, audio, quizzes, and surveys. Sign up here.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 14, 2025

TechSmith's Camtasia Audiate has revolutionized how creators approach audio and video content production. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, Camtasia Audiate goes beyond traditional audio editing to provide AI tools for generating voiceover scripts, text-to-speech audio, and lip-synched avatars.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

by Kevin Siegel      Adding voiceover audio to eLearning enhances the learner experience. And before you spend thousands of dollars hiring voiceover talent to record your audio, you should know: your voice is fine (nobody likes their own voice so trust me on this, yours will do nicely). wait for it. 

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

.  Instead of relying on PowerPoint alone for your eLearning content, you’ll need to take your finished presentations into an eLearning development tool such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or TechSmith Camtasia. TechSmith Camtasia. Do the animations still work? How about the hyperlinks? Do the fonts look okay?

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 13, 2021

What does it take to record great audio? Justin David Proctor, audio recording master and two-time Grammy Award winner, joined this episode of The Visual Lounge to share his expertise in creating great audio. Why audio recording is easier than ever. Producing great audio in not-so-great environments.

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Tim Slade

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A few months ago, the folks at TechSmith reached out and asked if I’d be interested in partnering with them to design and develop a brand new certification course for Snagit 2020. In the 2019 version of Snagit, TechSmith introduced the ability to combine multiple images into a single image. Combine Images to Create Job Aids.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 31, 2013

Your lessons can include videos of actions taken on your computer, animation, audio, quizzes and surveys. Using  Camtasia Studio , you can quickly create visual demonstrations of just about anything (computer software or soft skills training) and post your completed lessons on the web or burn them to a CD.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 19, 2021

A recent TechSmith study found 67% of people absorb information faster when it’s presented visually. At TechSmith, we use a screencast — recording your screen as you present information — because it’s one of the best and easiest ways to share project information. Plus, they remembered it better later on. With Snagit, you can!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 12, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        Closed captioning (CC) allows you to provide descriptive information in your published eLearning project that typically matches the voiceover audio contained in your Camtasia project. In the image below I've opened a project that already has audio on the Timeline.

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